Electrolux E48DF76EPS manual

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    Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Dual Fuel Ranges 5995447074 E30DF74EPS E36DF76EPS E48DF76EPS[...]

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    2 Finding Information PLEASE READ AND SA VE THIS GUIDE Thank you for choosing Electrolux , the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new range. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. T o ensure our [...]

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    3 Finding Information NO NO NO NO NO TE TE TE TE TE Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you. Y ou can register online (at the Internet address below) or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail. Complete and mail the Product Registration Card as soon as possible to validate the registration date. PRO[...]

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    4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ........................................... 2 Please Read And Save This Guide ................... 2 Make A Record For Quick Reference ................ 2 Questions .......................................................... 3 T able Of Contents .............................................. 4 Safety ...........[...]

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    5 Safety IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a W arning or Caution based on the risk type. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential[...]

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    6 Safety General Precautions IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR T T T T T ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT • Begin by ensuring proper installation and grounding of the appliance by a qualified technician according to the accompanying Installation Instructions. Have the installer show you where the fuse or junction box is located so that you know how and where to t[...]

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    7 IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR T T T T T ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT • Always light each burner prior to placing a utensil on the burner grate. Also, turn the control knob to the “off” position before removing a utensil from the burner grate. • Always clean the cooktop cautiously . If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop has cooled[...]

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    8 CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION • Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. • Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the range is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the range. Do not let children play with the range. • Do not store items of interest to children above the[...]

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    9 LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM (PROP ANE) GAS CONVERSION This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your range. The kit is marked “FOR LP/PROP ANE GAS CONVERSION”. Follow the installation instructions which are inside the envelope. [...]

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    10 Before using your range, become familiar with the features and control panel layout. See Figure 1 for a detailed control panel layout for your model. NO NO NO NO NO TE TE TE TE TE Upon initial power being applied to the range, the function LED lights will flash while the electronic control completes its self test mode. The lights will continue f[...]

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    11 Cooktop Features PROPER BURNER ADJUSTMENTS The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Care & Clea[...]

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    12 Cooktop Features SEALED BURNER CONFIGURA TIONS On E30DF74EPS ranges, there are a total of four burners, including one burner rated at a maximum output of 17,000 BTU/HR, two burners rated at a maximum of 15,000 BTU/HR and one burner rated at a maximum output of 8,500 BTU/HR. The knobs are grouped in twos. The left two knobs operate the left two b[...]

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    13 CONTROL KNOBS The control knobs provided with this range are designed for ease of use and longevity . The “D” shaped design of the knob shaf t ensures proper orientation when reinstalling the knob. Located beneath each knob is a bezel ring that mounts to the range. PLACEMENT OF BURNER GRA TES Place grates on the porcelain coated spill tray .[...]

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    14 Surface Cooking UTENSILS TO USE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop. *GOOD Pans should have flat bottoms. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom. There should be no gaps between the[...]

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    15 Surface Cooking USING THE WOK ST AND The Wok Stand provided with your cooktop is designed to allow round-bottomed woks to be used. It is recommended that you use a 14 inch diameter (35.5 cm) or less Wok. It is recommended that you use the right front POWER burner for model E30DF74EPS or center front POWER burner for models E36DF76EPS and E48DF76[...]

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    16 Surface Cooking USING THE SIMMER PLA TE The Simmer Plate has been specfically designed for simmering and holding food at the lowest safe temperature. It can be used for cooking sauces long periods of time, or melting chocolate. With the grate in position over the burner , set the simmer plate on top of the grate, centering the plate over the gra[...]

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    17 Surface Cooking SETTING SURF ACE CONTROLS Y our range may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. S tandard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs. Large Burner: best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quan[...]

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    18 Operation BEFORE COOKING Ensure that the range has been installed by a qualified individual who has tested the operation of the range in accordance with the Installation Instructions. The brass burner rings, burner caps, grates, knobs and spill protectors must be in place for the cooktop to operate properly . All range components must be clean. [...]

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    19 Operation WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or igniter while the igniters are sparking, as an electrical shock could result. IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR T T T T T ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT • If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, turn off the valve. Allow at least two minutes for any gas to [...]

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    20 Operation SETTING THE BURNER FLAME HEIGHT Setting the proper burner flame height for the desired cooking process and selected utensil will result in superior cooking performance, while also saving time and energy . Follow these recommendations for best results: 1. Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor conductors [...]

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    21 Getting S t arted Removing and Replacing Oven Racks AL WA YS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERA TING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven. T o remove an oven rack , pull the rack forward. Lift up the rack off the oven rack glides. T o inst all an oven rack , locate the two pinholes in the small plates at the[...]

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    22 Getting S t arted RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BROILING , BAKING & ROASTING Food Rack Position Broiling meats, chicken or fish 5, 6 or 7 Cookies, cakes, pies & muffins 3 or 4 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry 2 T urkey , roast or ham 1 Note: Always use caution when removing food. Arra[...]

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    23 COMP ANION OVEN ( FOR E48DF76EPS) The E48DF76EPS includes a companion oven, which is a fully featured, self- cleaning, convection oven. Following are a few notes about cooking in this oven: • Since the oven’s cap acity is much smaller , you may find that cook times are slightly faster . Items cook faster in this oven as far as roasting and b[...]

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    24 Setting Oven Controls SELECTOR KNOB FUNCTIONS Read the instructions carefully before using the oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below. E30DF74EPS Figure 22 E36DF76EPS E48DF76EPS[...]

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    25 OVEN FUNCTIONS All oven functions are described below: S t andard Bake-With the S t andard Bake function, the bottom heat element provides conventional baking heat. T emperatures may be set from 170° F to 500° F . Use S t andard Bake for single rack baking or roasting. Convection Bake-With the Convection Bake function, a third heating element,[...]

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    26 Cooking Instructions BAKING This cooking mode is for normal baking, roasting or warming. The temperature control knob can be set at any temperature from 170°F to 500°F . T o set the Bake T emperature to 350°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks to desired positions. 2. T urn selector knob to Bake. 3. The corresponding LED light will flash. 4. T u[...]

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    27 Cooking Instructions BAKING PROBLEMS For best cooking results preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meats or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previous appliance. Baking Problems Coo[...]

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    28 Cooking Instructions CONVECTION BAKING As a general rule, convection baking will allow preparation of most foods at reduced temperatures for shorter periods of time, while producing superior results. T ypically , you can reduce standard bake temperatures by 25°F and cook for 10% to 25% less time. When using the convection bake mode, the tempera[...]

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    29 CONVECTION ROASTING All baking modes can be used to successfully roast in your oven. However , the Convection Roast mode is recommended to produce meats that are deliciously seared on the outside and succulently juicy on the inside in record time. Foods that are exceptional, when prepared in the Convection Roast mode include: beef, pork, ham, la[...]

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    30 7 Convection Roast is not recommended for meats or poultry cooked with a cooking bag, foil tent or other cover . Food cooked with these methods will produce better results when using the Bake mode. 8 Roasting times will always vary according to the size, shape and quality of meats and poultry . Less tender cuts of meat are best prep ared in the [...]

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    31 Cooking Instructions Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Broiling in the oven is accomplished with the oven door closed. It is normal and necessary for some smoke to be present to give the food a broiled flavor . Preheating Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remo[...]

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    32 Setting Broil The selector knob controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature temperature is 500°F. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the oven broiler. DO NOT use the broil pan witho[...]

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    33 Care & Cleaning USING THE OVEN SELF-CLEAN FEA TURE Adhere to the Following Cleaning Precautions : • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • W ear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior p arts of the oven manually . Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure the oven is turned of f . W ait until the oven is cool. DO NOT use oven cl[...]

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    34 Care & Cleaning T o start a Self-Cleaning cycle: 1. Be sure oven is empty and the oven door is closed. 2. T urn selector knob to Self Clean. 3. The corresponding LED will flash. 4. T urn temperature knob to Clean. 5. The LED for “Lock” will flash while transitioning from unlock to lock. It will stop flashing when the door is locked. 6. A[...]

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    35 Care and Cleaning CLEANING TIPS FOR RANGE COOKTOP No maintenance, other than the Care and Cleaning identified in this Use & Care Manual , should be attempted by the owner/operator . All other maintenance and service must be performed by a qualified appliance technician. Read and follow the Care and Cleaning instructions to ensure that proper[...]

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    36 Care and Cleaning Recommendations for cleaning and care of specific cooktop components are summarized below: T reating the porcelain components with care will slow the natural deterioration that takes place with cooktop use. Please follow these guidelines to keep the porcelain parts looking their best: 1. Do not use utensils having rough bottoms[...]

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    37 Care and Cleaning CLEANING ST AINLESS STEEL SURF ACES Clean these surfaces with the provided S tainless S teel Cleaner . Rinse and dry with a soft lint-free cloth. Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain. CLEANING PORCELAIN GRA TES Clean the porcelain grates with a solution of mild detergent and hot water . Rinse with a soft cloth. D[...]

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    38 Care and Cleaning CLEANING KNOBS AND KNOB BEZELS The control knobs provided with this cooktop are designed for ease of use and longevity . The “D” shaped design of the knob shaf t ensures proper orient ation when reinstalling the knob and knob bezels. The knobs are made of a composite plastic. These components should be washed regularly in w[...]

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    39 Care and Cleaning CLEANING BURNER RINGS The brass burner rings spread the flame evenly around the burner perimeters. The burner rings must seat properly in the burner bases to enable proper cooktop operation. T o ensure proper seating, positioning tabs have been placed on the bottom of each burner ring to slide into corresponding notches in the [...]

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    40 Care & Cleaning Cleaning V arious Parts of Y our appliance Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEA VY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LA TER GENERAL CLEANING How to Clean Using a soft cloth, clea[...]

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    41 Care & Cleaning OVEN LIGHT Y our new range has halogen oven light s to enhance the view into the oven. The light assembly consists of a removable lens cover and 20-watt 120V AC halogen bulb (OSRAM - Part Number 64428), as well as a light fixture housing. Light bulb replacement is considered to be a homeowner maintenance operation. T o replac[...]

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    42 Solutions to Common Problems PROBLEM P OS S I BLE C AUSE SOL UTION Nothing w ork s . O v en is not c onnec t ed to elec tr ica l power Hav e ov en c on nec ted to a pr ope rly s ized elect r ic al po wer s uppl y by a qualifi ed tec hn i c ian. Power s upply is not ener gi z ed. Hav e an elec tr i c i an c hec k power s upply , inc l udi ng the [...]

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    43 Solutions to Common Problems Service Failure Mode definitions are shown below:[...]

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    44 W arranty Information RANGE W ARRANTY Y our range is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A. , your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty . Our obligations for service and parts unde[...]